Off Season

Chicago Thunder, Book 2

De: Jodi Oliver

Narrado por: Alexander Cendese, Liam DiCosimo

Ethan

Finding out my ex-fiance is the best man at my cousin's wedding is the cherry on top of my problems.

I can't turn up alone, so finding a fake boyfriend is the only option.

My relationship with Jacob isn't supposed to be real, but he gets me in a way nobody ever has and now I'm questioning everything.

After nearly two decades in the NHL, retirement is nearing and I have no idea who I am outside of hockey.

I need to focus on winning one last Cup, not falling in love.

Jacob

Ethan Parkes became my savior when he offered me a deal that would solve all of my problems. So when he asked me to be his fake boyfriend for a wedding in England, I jumped at the chance.

Besides, so what if I already have a crush on him?

When we give into the chemistry between us, he tells me we only have the off season. But I'm determined to show him that he's more than just a name on a jersey, even if it could cause my heart a world of hurt.

Off Season is a friends to lovers, grumpy/sunshine hockey romance. With a touch of hurt/comfort, a ten-year age gap, interfering teammates, and all the found family vibes. It is book two in the Chicago Thunder series and can be listened to as a standalone.

©2024 Jodi Oliver (P)2024 Podium Audio

I love this series!

In this book both MCs are struggling with past hurts that prevent them from committing to others, even as friends. I appreciate that while both are really attracted to one another it wasn’t an insta-fix or insta-love. While this book is likely a stand alone, I’d suggest reading/listening to the first book before this one.

Off Season: Chicago Thunder #2: 5⭐️

Off Season: Chicago Thunder #2: 5⭐️

This series is my new obsession and Ethan and Jacob are the sweetest couple! They deserved to find each other and make each other happy especially after the pasts they have had. You can help but Love the gentle giant that Ethan is, and the sweet lovable caring Jacob.

🪺Friends to Lovers
🪺Grumpy/Sunshine
🪺Fake Dating
🪺Found Family
🪺Age Gap
🪺Hockey Player
🪺Baker
🪺London
🪺”Good Boy”

After bailing Jacob and Alex out of their debt Ethan became an occasional visitor to the bakery. It also allowed for Jacob to hire so extra workers to relieve some of his stress. It is clear that Jacob and Ethan have become close friends and both have developed a crush on each other. So when Blaine convinces Ethan to invite Jacob to London to be his fake boyfriend, so he can face his ex-fiancé at family wedding it seemed like a no brainer.

After getting to London the angst between Ethan and Jacob was undeniable. As they “fake date” it turns into a “British summer secret” and they decide to explore their feeling but only while in London, as both need to focus on their careers.

The support Jacob and Ethan show for each other is unrivaled, and it is clear that the off season will not be enough for them.

Will Ethan be able to over come his insecurities and peruse Jacob outside of London? Will Jacob let Ethan in and trust he will not give up on them?

If you have not read the Chicago Thunder series yet I highly recommend!!

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